The Tomahawk is a long-range, high-precision cruise missile extensively deployed by the U.S. military as a standoff weapon. Often cited for its significant per-unit cost, the munition is utilized in large quantities during tactical operations. Recent reports have identified the missile as being involved in various regional conflicts, including incidents resulting in civilian infrastructure damage.
“but because these are scarce national uh resources uh you do have to wonder why use standoff weapons if when standin weapons uh are sufficing”
“The question resurfaced as more evidence points to a high possibility of it being a US tomahawk missile that struck the school in Minad.”
“Weapons experts confirmed that it shows a US-made Tomahawk missile. Local officials also shared video of missile components.”
“According to military estimates, the US has fired around 600 168 Tomahawk missiles.”